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In 1993 the Namibian Dollar replaced the South African rand, which had been the country's currency while it was under South African. The rand is still legal tender, as the Namibian dollar is linked to the South African rand and can be exchanged on a one-to-one basis locally. The exchange rate favors international tourists since the Namibian Dollar is steadily declining against the major world currencies. It is, however, not a country that offers cheap accommodation.
Namibia is very credit card friendly and they are accepted in almost all shops. Credit cards are not accepted at petrol filling stations.
Tipping is only expected in upmarket tourist establishments where a service charge is not included. In this case, do not leave more than a 10% tip. Tipping is officially prohibited in national parks and reserves. Haggling for local handicrafts at roadside stalls is quite acceptable. |
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